Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s supporters have reportedly begun poll-testing lines of attack on Donald Trump. Cruz has largely avoided speaking ill of Trump, but may have begun looking for an opening to go after the reality television star atop the polls.
Iowans received a message-testing phone call on Monday, RealClearPolitics reported, which sought answers about several possible lines of attack. The call asked respondents about whether Trump was a liberal pretending to be a conservative and his comments about Christianity. The call also reportedly raised the issue of Trump’s positions on abortion, eminent domain and healthcare.
Cruz, who often decries the “food fight” of the Republican presidential campaign, may be gathering ammo to respond to Trump’s jabs at Cruz’s candidacy. In recent days, Trump has questioned the legitimacy of Cruz’s presidential bid, and launched various attacks at Cruz about his positions on ethanol, immigration, and dependency on donors.
Trump and Cruz will square off in South Carolina during Thursday’s primetime GOP presidential debate on the Fox Business Network. Cruz ranks second in the Washington Examiner‘s newest GOP presidential power rankings. Trump ranks first.
